Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-250   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Agenda Ready for Committee of the Whole
File created: 4/14/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Acceptance of Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant and Approval to Contract with Bellwether Housing
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Redmond Bellwether Prisma CHIP Grant Draft
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TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager


TITLE:
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Acceptance of Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant and Approval to Contract with Bellwether Housing
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OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The City recently applied for and was awarded a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant for a total of $1,000,000. This grant will cover the King County Wastewater Sewer Treatment Capacity fees for Bellwether Prisma project.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan; Housing Action Plan
* Required:
Council approval required for grant acceptance.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The CHIP program provides grant funding for utility improvements for affordable housing. Applicants must be a city, county, or public utility district, applying in coordination with the developer of a multi-unit affordable housing project. Funding will support constructions costs associated with the Prisma project by covering King County's sewer connection fees.


OUTCOMES:
CHIP grant funds are leveraged with other funding sources and are critical in helping the City meet its affordable housing goals.


COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A


BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
$1,000,000

Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
N/A

Budget Priority:
N/A

Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, e...

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